War on Christmas? How about a War on Easter? - Think Atheist2015-03-03T20:59:54Zhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/war-on-christmas-how-about-a-war-on-easter?commentId=1982180%3AComment%3A1285376&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis article is a tried and t…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-03-30:1982180:Comment:12862352013-03-30T19:05:39.061Zdataguyhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/Dataguy
<p>This article is a tried and true formula: Stoke the fears of the gullible, then ask for money. *yawn* Seems like you see this the same way I do.</p>
<p>With the little that I've read from you, Barry, it seems that you and I probably have a lot in common. I spent nearly all my life as a Christian, but a few years ago I just couldn't stand to continue to associate myself with Christianity any longer. At the same time, I couldn't bare to hear myself say I wasn't Christian. Even today I…</p>
<p>This article is a tried and true formula: Stoke the fears of the gullible, then ask for money. *yawn* Seems like you see this the same way I do.</p>
<p>With the little that I've read from you, Barry, it seems that you and I probably have a lot in common. I spent nearly all my life as a Christian, but a few years ago I just couldn't stand to continue to associate myself with Christianity any longer. At the same time, I couldn't bare to hear myself say I wasn't Christian. Even today I continue to find most of Jesus' teachings appealing, but they are unrecognizable in Christianity.</p>
<p>I've settled the conflict for myself. I wish you the best on your journey. </p>
<p></p> My son told me this morning t…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-03-30:1982180:Comment:12857732013-03-30T11:40:26.539ZDianehttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/DianeJackson
<p>My son told me this morning that he saw the Easter Bunny who, after sticking out his tongue and giving him a raspberry, said, "I can lay eggs and you can't, sucker!" I love that kid!</p>
<p>My son told me this morning that he saw the Easter Bunny who, after sticking out his tongue and giving him a raspberry, said, "I can lay eggs and you can't, sucker!" I love that kid!</p> Ed, it's a long story. I thi…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-03-30:1982180:Comment:12857542013-03-30T03:17:03.643ZBarry Adamsonhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/BarryAdamson
<p>Ed, it's a long story. I think the best way to clarify or define my theism is a Q&amp;A session because a lot has changed regarding my personal experiences and understanding. To start, I am Christian, but I am not Christian; yet even so, I do not like that label and often thought of jettisoning it altogether. I guess you could say I am a heretic of the Christian faith, because I do best to follow the teachings of Jesus (yes, I believe he existed) but I do not buy everything that the…</p>
<p>Ed, it's a long story. I think the best way to clarify or define my theism is a Q&amp;A session because a lot has changed regarding my personal experiences and understanding. To start, I am Christian, but I am not Christian; yet even so, I do not like that label and often thought of jettisoning it altogether. I guess you could say I am a heretic of the Christian faith, because I do best to follow the teachings of Jesus (yes, I believe he existed) but I do not buy everything that the religion of his church is selling.</p>
<p>The best way I can concisely define my beliefs is what I put on my facebook page after I decided to break from Christianity (mainstream): It's simple but not easy.</p>
<p>You are welcome to ask, and don't worry, I am not interested in converting. I already know your stance and won't challenge you position. If anything, I would expect mine to be considering I am in your territory, so automatically I am suspect. Besides, it would be a good intellectual exercise for me to be questioned and challenged.</p> @ Barry,
So are you a disench…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-03-30:1982180:Comment:12859262013-03-30T01:41:05.490ZEdhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/EdwardDelauter
<p>@ Barry,</p>
<p>So are you a disenchanted theist? What is your particular flavor of religious belief if I may be so bold to ask? I am thinking it is definitely NOT christian, Assembly of God. haha </p>
<p>@ Barry,</p>
<p>So are you a disenchanted theist? What is your particular flavor of religious belief if I may be so bold to ask? I am thinking it is definitely NOT christian, Assembly of God. haha </p> Yeah with a GILF like that I…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-03-30:1982180:Comment:12859012013-03-30T00:46:39.356ZSteveInCOhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/SteveInCO
<p>Yeah with a GILF like that I can believe it's about fertility and sex.</p>
<p>Yeah with a GILF like that I can believe it's about fertility and sex.</p> I got no problem with that! …tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-03-29:1982180:Comment:12855862013-03-29T23:58:51.000ZBarry Adamsonhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/BarryAdamson
<p>I got no problem with that! A lot of people are redefining Easter just like they are Christmas, and it doesn't bother me in the slightest. The only ones with their nose all pushed out of place is the wack-job Christian right who only want holidays to be how they define them - kind of like the whole definition of marriage thing.</p>
<p>I got no problem with that! A lot of people are redefining Easter just like they are Christmas, and it doesn't bother me in the slightest. The only ones with their nose all pushed out of place is the wack-job Christian right who only want holidays to be how they define them - kind of like the whole definition of marriage thing.</p> LOL!
tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-03-29:1982180:Comment:12855752013-03-29T21:58:42.896ZBarry Adamsonhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/BarryAdamson
<p>LOL!</p>
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<p>LOL!</p>
<p></p> So when do the orgies commenc…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-03-29:1982180:Comment:12854802013-03-29T21:57:31.202ZBarry Adamsonhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/BarryAdamson
<p>So when do the orgies commence? ;)</p>
<p>So when do the orgies commence? ;)</p> War on easter? I can't wait…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-03-29:1982180:Comment:12853762013-03-29T21:24:02.223ZDoug Reardonhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/DougReardon
<p>War on easter? I can't wait to bite the ears off my chocolate bunny!</p>
<p>War on easter? I can't wait to bite the ears off my chocolate bunny!</p> Easter is great. Let's keep i…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-03-29:1982180:Comment:12852842013-03-29T18:53:50.675ZMabelhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/mutineerMaybelline
<p>Easter is great. Let's keep it alive! lol I love Reeces Peanut Butter Easter Eggs. Kids love the Easter Egg hunt. That's good enough reason for me. Hell I'm over 50 years old and when I was a kid Easter meant having fun coloring eggs, having fun Easter Eggs Hunts, Easter baskets and lots of good candy. We never paid much attention to the religious part of it. I think a lot of today's families are the exact same way.</p>
<p>Easter is great. Let's keep it alive! lol I love Reeces Peanut Butter Easter Eggs. Kids love the Easter Egg hunt. That's good enough reason for me. Hell I'm over 50 years old and when I was a kid Easter meant having fun coloring eggs, having fun Easter Eggs Hunts, Easter baskets and lots of good candy. We never paid much attention to the religious part of it. I think a lot of today's families are the exact same way.</p>